2022 Midwest Jazz Ensemble Selections

Here is a cheerful Latin waltz chart that brings a new age flair along with it. There's careful consideration for ranges, and the syncopation provides a great chance to focus on rhythm. 

A standard that really hits the mark! It begins with a bass solo and a trio of winds takes the head. The lead trumpet range to written B above the staff, and there is solo space for tenor with a sample solo

The great Count Basie was the master at short solo fills that were beautifully crafted musical statements. Feature your piano player on this easy medium swing chart in the Basie style. All piano fills are

This fun swinger introduces rhythm changes to younger players. A strong dialogue between brass and saxes sets the tone early before the saxes take the melody. The written alto sax solo is based on Charlie

Take your jazz band on a trip to the Caribbean with this authentic calypso! Students will love the catchy melody, and directors will appreciate the plentiful auxiliary percussion, clear rhythm section

The entire ensemble gets a workout on this highly creative chart! The overriding style is driving swing alternating with some Latin statements of the melody. Suggested solos are included for trombone,

This contemporary swing chart is full of energetic and exciting harmonic structures. This piece develops organically to show off its strong orchestration, counterpoint, and rhythmic writing that will let

This beautiful ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace for your program. Starting as a ballad, it moves into an

This up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is a guaranteed winner! After a short and solemn introduction featuring an alto sax solo, this chart kicks into high gear with a driving rock feel. This tune

Don't miss this very effective Latin original with an auxiliary percussion part that includes castanets for an authentic tango flavor. The features include a modest tempo of 104 bpm

The beautiful ballad beginning and ending in this Alan Baylock original will bring tears to your eyes. The chart then moves to an exciting samba around 110 bpm for the half note with occasional

Composed in the early 1960s, this marvelous bossa nova may not be as well known as some, but it is no less attractive - especially arranged here for young bands. A brief duet of trumpet and tenor gives way

This moderate swing is a fine jazz classic with a catchy melody and written-out solos for trumpet and trombone. The lead trumpet range is to written E top space. There are also some excellent sax soli

Horace Silver's contemporary jazz classic is now available for intermediate-level jazz ensembles in this arrangement of the timeless tune made famous by the Buddy Rich Band. The Latin/mambo style is

Clifford Brown's Sandu has long been a jam-session staple for anyone that wants to shred some E-flat blues. Chris Sharp delivers great ensemble writing that really swings in the chart's blow